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That overworked, unbearable feeling
A malaise, an inability to comprehend
The misunderstandings of normalcy
The attack on the body and mind
Carelessly and haphazardly tossing
Any bit of sanity into an abyss of black
An empty hole, where darkness overtakes
Your eyes, battling to remain aware, losing
Drifting off into a common nightmare
Replaying again and again, skipping
Like a broken record, struggling
To gain an even ground, never
Finding the way to regain, the vigor
Of energy dissolved, you breathe
Beaten down, until you collapse
From the weariness of trying
To defeat the undefeatable
Β©Dorinda Duclos All Rights Reserved
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So often we try to keep it together and hang in until there comes the point when we need to realize that it is simply too much. Your poem is a powerful reminder.
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Thank you very much, Erika. I struggle with it daily. Because of my condition, I am constantly tired, and because of my condition, I have trouble sleeping. Crazy, right?
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I am so sorry to hear that. It is a vicious circle. Being over tired, it is so hard to take even little challenges. I don’t know about the origin but I wish from my heart that you can break that circle soon, dear Dorinda. Lots of love to you π
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Thank you, Erika. I suppose one day I should write about it, give my condition the exposure it deserves. Until then, I remain…me π β€
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You will know when… Embracing you, my friend π
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Thank you, Erika. Hugs are always welcomed π β€
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I know and there are still plenty for you ππ
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Yay!! β€
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(*^βΏ^*) Thank You for Sharing my World of Inspiration. Happy Friday and Have a Delight-filled Week End (*^βΏ^*)
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Thank you, Morgan! You too π
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